The Maison Dieu restoration project sees the recreation of internationally significant decorative schemes by the renowned Victorian neo-Gothic architect, William Burges (1827-1881), a new street-level visitor entrance to the Connaught Hall, along with improved access throughout the building.

The project creates a sustainable future for the Maison Dieu by bringing redundant spaces back into commercial use, including restoring the Mayor’s Parlour as a holiday let in conjunction with The Landmark Trust, and a unique new café in the space once occupied by Victorian gaol cells! Once complete, the Maison Dieu will be permanently open to the public for the first time in its 800-year history and contributing to the creation of a heritage quarter in Dover town centre.

This CPD includes 2 site-visit videos, one in June 2023, and one later on in the project in October 2024.  Such a complex transformation of a heritage building has had many unique challenges, and much can be learnt from the project team.

Members gain 1 CIOB CPD point when you reflect on the ethical aspects of your learning from this activity.